The nickname for Eliphalet Meeker was "Life".
In "My Brother Sam Is Dead," the Minutemen are a group of colonial militia members who are ready to fight against British forces during the American Revolutionary War. They embody the spirit of rebellion and represent the fight for independence, illustrating the conflict between loyalty to Britain and the desire for freedom. The character of Tim Meeker, the protagonist, grapples with the implications of the war and the choices made by his brother Sam, who joins the Minutemen. Their actions highlight the personal and societal struggles faced during this tumultuous period.
he hated it
the gov.
That there's no place for himself in it.
Life meeker, or Eliphalet meeker
In "My Brother Sam is Dead," two dynamic characters are Sam Meeker and Tim Meeker. Sam undergoes a transformation in his beliefs about the Revolutionary War, while Tim matures and gains a deeper understanding of the complexities of war and loyalty.
by coming up to Tim Meeker's house
when is sams birthday in my brother sam is dead
The book does not specify the exact age of Tim Meeker. But, you picture him to be around 14. His brother Sam is 16 at the beginning of the novel, and Tim is probably a few years or so younger than him.
mature, sensitive,clever
he has kisses besty reed
Tim meeker doesn't end up going fishing, he just says he is so he can go deliver the letter from Mr. Heron.
Tim Meeker.
Sam Meeker (Tim's older brother) is executed by his fellow soldiers at age 16, after being accused of stealing cattle.
Their last name was Meeker.
Tim Meeker is a character based on the real person Tim Meeker. If you read the Epilogue of "My brother Sam is Dead" It explains that historical records support much of the story, like most of the characters. The characters of the book are set to act as the author believed the real people would have in that type of situation. Therefore, to answer your question, Tim Meeker was a real person that died, but the story is fake. The execution of his brother Sam was actually how a soldier named John Smith died. A good deal of the story is based on historical records.